SMX-0311-0102
• Zone C: all of the values of voltage
Uef (1/4) between T3 and the
lesser of the following values, T4
and T3 + 150ms
Methodology for Calculating Power
Power consumption is expressed
in normalized value (p.u.) to the
registered nominal power of the WTG
tested. Similarly, energy consumption
values are expressed in normalized
values of power by time unit in
milliseconds (ms p.u.)
The voltage and current levels
registered in the test, as well as data
obtained from simulations must be
included in the report form as per
Table 1.
Energy and Power Registry
The Elspec Test
The 1.5 MW turbine can be supplied
with an automatic power factor
correction system that makes it
compliant with even very demanding
grid codes; the turbine has ride-
through capacity for all normal faults.
Test Setup
The RTC and the Equalizer RT
containers were located in adjacent
to the Turbine. The RTC container
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was connected to the medium voltage magnitude
(20kV) in order to simulate voltage Test Description Low Power
dips according to the Spanish Grid Low Power Test (10% - 30% of
Code PO12.3. Elspec Equalizer RT nominal)
system was connected at the turbine The test comprises six tests as
transformer output (690V). Elspec follows:
Equalizer RT container comprises
also 4 Elspec G4K BLACKBOX model Three sequential unbalanced tests
EG4420, advanced power analyzer in Three sequential balanced tests
order to carry out measurements in
the following network points: The following table provides the
reactive current and energy values
• Grid input to the RTC container which were required from the Equalizer
system 20kV. RT system in order to comply with
• RTC container system output to PO12.3. The values were confirmed
the turbine: approximately 20% by qualified company for the PO12.3
of the medium voltage (during the test procedure, which was carried
dips). out by the supplier Ride Through test
• Transformer output of the container.
turbine - 690V (measurements
of the turbines generator and the Zone Reactive Current Reactive Energy
Equalizer RT system). A Above 2000A Above 800kVAr
• Equalizer RT system output B Above 2000A Above 800kVAr
C 2000A to 3500A 800 to 3300kVAr (*)
The measurements were carried out
continuously during the test period. Low Power Conditions
All network parameters were recorded
(*)The value is changed in proportion to the voltage
cycle by cycle at 1024 samples per
magnitude
cycle for voltages and 256 samples per
cycle for currents. For more details,
please refer to the G4k catalog web
site www.elspec-ltd.com at products
and services.
Low Power Measurements
*)The value is changed in proportion to the voltage
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 Equalizer RT solution: With and Without

Low Power Results

The effect of the Equalizer RT on the
Grid at low power mode of operation of
the turbine (<30%) is seen in Figure
4. It illustrates the consumption of
the reactive energy and the current
in MV at the connection point of the
turbine to the Grid. It also provides
the current waveform of the Equalizer
RT in Low Voltage.

Without Equalizer RT, the consumption

of reactive energy during Zone C
almost reached 3 MVAR. With the
Equalizer RT, it reduced to less than
500kVAR. In Zone A & B, the Equalizer
RT contributes substantial reactive
energy to the Grid (above 800kVAR).

High Power Test (more than 1300kW)

The test comprises the same set of
parameters as the Low Power Test.

Three sequential unbalanced tests

Three sequential balanced tests

High Power Equalizer RT Measurements

(*)The value is changed in proportion to the voltage

magnitude

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The following table provides the
relative current values which were
required from the Equalizer RT
system in order to comply with the
PO12.3. The values were confirmed
by a qualified company for PO12.3
algorithm.

Zone Reactive Current Reactive Energy

A Above 3300A Above 1500kVAr
B Above 3300A Above 1500kVAr
C 3500A-5500A 1500-6500kVAr (*)
High Power Conditions

(*)The value is changed in proportion to the voltage

magnitude

High Power Results

The effect of the Equalizer RT on the
Grid at high power mode of operation
of the turbine (>1300kW) is seen in
Figure 6. It illustrates the consumption
of the reactive energy and the current
in MV at the connection point of the
turbine to the Grid. It also provides
the active power of the turbine.

Without the Equalizer RT, the

consumption of reactive energy during
Zone C almost reached 7 MVAR. With
the Equalizer RT, it reduced to almost
zero. In Zone A & B, the Equalizer
RT contributes substantial reactive
energy to the Grid (above 1500kVAR).

High Power Results

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